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Many thanks for re writing this report Jerry,

I'm sure its going to be a big help for people like me who are not too happy with the rear set up, I've sent Nitron a contact report, hoping they will get back to me with a price and delivery,

Cheers, Graham

 

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Well Gill , lets say it doesn't help any if the road is very uneven , Mines like a bucking bronco on the roads around my home, and you can't help feeling a little out of control at first, I'm used to it now,

I'm 96 kilos and no way will this rear spring adjust to what I need, I told you I've put it on the top setting and it's much better, but not good enough,

I think the key is in getting a better damper/spring rate, This may be the best way for you to go, It could also help with your seat height, being lighter (you I mean) they could make you one a little shorter, that would lower the seat for you , kill 2 birds with one stone so to speak

I'll not be altering my throttle response in any way, I like it just the way it is

 

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OK ! Jerry , I've just ordered the rear shock From Nitron,

10 /14 days delivery, Can't Wait

 

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Tell you what Gill, When I get mine, you can put your lowered seat on my bike and give it a try, It won't be perfect for your weight but it'll give you a better idea ,
I've ordered the NTR R 1, the same one that Jerry has, I'ts £328 +vat making £408-60 inc postage /packing etc,

 

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I hope so too Jerry,
Possibly Jerry, But I felt by far the worst part was the rear shock/damper, I felt it on the test bike before I ordered my Icon, In my opinion the rear starts to buck then the front follows, It was my aim to sort out the rear first and then see where it goes when thats sorted, we shall see,
They were spot on at Nitron, wanting to know if I carried a pillion, (which I don't ) my weight with my gear on, and what type of roads/ riding I do, and would I use it off road etc, I was very impressed, I think they could get a few orders from our forum members in the future,
ps, I did ask if I could have a yellow spring no sorry we don't do yellow

 

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Just the Blue spring was offered to me Hui, Once I'm happy with it I'll get it powder coated to match the bike

Albie, Like I said , they asked me if I carried a pillion passenger, and if so it would have been a different spec, they don't have these on the shelf, it would be assembled specifically for you,

I shall keep the stock shock , just in case I ever need to swap back for any reason,

 

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Nitron rang today, They have to make the top clevis part for my damper they don't have one in stock, No problem it might take another week, I told them to get a few made because they could be getting a few orders from here, ,
He said they'd had a few enquiries already

 

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Well give Nitron a call MK3 , I'm sure they can do your front forks too,

 

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Has it arrived yet? They were going to quote me but have not heard from them since 8 days ago...

Hi Andres, I'ts been promised for delivery today/ tomorrow, they had to make some specific parts just to fit the scrambler, then get them anodised, that held it up 10 days,
Hopefully I can get it fitted in the next few days,
I've also had a quote for the front fork cartridges from FTR Suspension £450 +postage, these are the Ohlins ones by the Andreani Group,
cheers, Graham

 

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Ok guys and gals Rear shocker arrived earlier, beautifully made etc, looks too nice to put on the bike,

Came on time, well packed and with an adjuster (the black item) and full instructions on how to fit to the Scrambler and instruction book should you need to alter anything,

Just need to fit it tomorrow, then give it a workout

 

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When I have this fitted you can have a test ride on mine, just need to swap your seat over,

It may give you some idea, But they'd make one set up for your weight

 

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Well ! I'd better press on and get it fitted then

 

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I'm not familiar with the JR shock from Ken, but I'd like bet it performs just has good if Ken recommends it, My Nitron shock just transformed my rear suspension , from being on a pogo stick rattling my brain and teeth, to totally forgetting about the rear suspension completely , it works that well,
I have mine set on - 6 clicks , the unladen sag was 12 mm and the laden sag was around 35 mm, I didn't need to adjust the sag, It came like that with no adjustment required, You'll need a couple of helpers with this adjustment, one to hold the bike up while you're sitting on it and another to do the measurements,